Luggage carrier



May 12, 1931. N. M. GAGE 1,804,868

LUGGAGE CARRIER Filed Sept 20, 1928 2 Sheets-Sheet l I 3 n uc u to:

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N. M. GAGE- LUGGAGE CARRIER May 12, 1931.

Filed Sept. 20, 1928 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 avwcutoz I attozwen o N elliaMEagE Patented May 12, 1931 PATENT OFFICE NELLIE I. GAGE, OI DAYTON, OHIO LUGGAGE CARRIER Application filed September 20, 1928. Serial No. 807,898.

provide an article of the nature stated which is light, capable of being readily and conveniently handled, and including a supporting frame and a receiver for the articles to be carried, said parts being readily separable and adapted to be made secure when assembled.

While the drawings illustrate a preferred embodiment of the'invention, it is to be understood thatin adapting the means to meet specific needs and requirements, the desi may be varied and such other changes in t e minor details of construction may be resorted to within the scope of the invention as claimed, without departing from the spirit thereof.

For a full understanding of the invention and the merits thereof, reference is to be had to the following description and the drawin s hereto attached, in which igure 1 is a perspective view of an auto mobile provided with a luggage carrier embodying the invention.

Figure 2 is a vertical, central, longitudinal sectional view of the upper portion of the luggage carrier showing the parts on a larger scale.

Figure 3 is av transverse sectional view on the line 3-3 of Figure 2 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 4 is a detail perspective view of the device, the receiver being slightly elevated from the supporting frame and the doors at the sides being in open position. I

Figure 5 is a detail sectional view of a part of the supporting frame and receiver showfor automobiles and is illustrate rights 2 which are fast at their lower en ifng more clearly the fastening means there- Qorresponding and like parts are referred to m the following descri tion and designated in the several views'oi the drawings by 55 like reference characters.

While the invention is designed for general application it is adapted more (particularly in this application in Figure 1 of the drawings.

As hereinbefore stated the device comprises a lower supporting frame and an upper receiver for baggage and other articles to be carried. These parts are readily se arable for convenience of manufacture an .handling. The supporting structure includes a frame 1 and uprights 2. Cross bars 3 and 4 connect the respective front and rear uprights. The frame 1 is of L-shape, with respect to the formation of the enclosing mem- 'bers, and in consequence the receiver is suported upon an inwardly disposed flange and 1s held against lateral and longitudinal displacement by an upstanding flange. The

rame 1 is strengthened by cross bars 5. A plurahty of openings are formed inthe side are of the frame 1 and admit of adjustable connection of the upright 2 to the frame. A plate 7 is attached to the u per end of each 9f the uprights2 and is a apted to be ad- Justably connected to the frame 1 in any determinate way.

- As indicated most clearly in Figure 1 of the drawings the sup orting frame is attached to the Vehicle By means of the ups to the rear fenders and the running board in any substantial way. y

The receiver or holder for the ba ga or articles to be carried com rises a holfiwfo including a bottom or oor 8, a top 9 and enclosing sides in which are formed openings to which are fitted doors 10. The doors are hinged to swing outwardly and upwardly, as indicated most clearly in Fi re 4 of the drawings, and ma be supporte in open position by means 0 braces 11. The front and rear openings of the receiver admit of articles, such as a canoe and tent poles projectin beyond the ends of the receiver; as will (1y oobe readily appreciated. The device may be formed of an substantial and ii ht material and is padde upon the inner si e to obviate noise and to prevent injury to the articles 5 placed within the receiver for trans ortation. The receiver may be of any finis and, as shown, it conforms to the outline of the to of an automobile or analogous vehicle.

TlYe relative dimensions of the receiver and 10 frame 1 are such as to admit of the receiver resting upon the inner flange of the frame and the upstanding flange of the frame snugly embracin the lower portion of the receiver, as in 'cated most clearly in Figures 2 and 3 of the drawingsl Suitable fastening means are employed for securing the receiver when properly positioned upon the supporting frame. shown metal straps 12 are secured to the go lower ortion of the sides of the receiver and are set to extend along the outer side of the frame 1 to which the receiver is secured by thumb screws 13 engaging the elements 12 and the upstanding flange of the frame 1. Suitable handles are a plied to the body of the receiver and to t e doors for convenience of manipulatin said parts.

The construction and esign of the device may be such as not to detract from the apgo pearance of the vehicle to which the lug- I gage carrier may be attached. The support- 'ing frame may remain in osition an the receiver or holder detache when it is not required for immediate service. The arrangement presents a neat appearance and is not liable to attract attention or interfere with the outline of the vehicle body. Provision is had for securing the luggage against movement when placed within the receiver. These means include straps 14 which depend from the to 9 and coact with buckles 15 attached to t e bottom 8 by means of short straps. The straps 14 are differently positioned in the length and width of the receiver to insure securement of the luggage against movement when it is required to fasten the same. The doors 10 may be secured when closed by suitably disposed fastening means, such as locks 16. I

Having thus described the invention, I claim 1. The combination with a vehicle havin a top and a supporting structure ap lie theretoand inclu ing uprights and a orizontal frame, said frame com rising L- shaped bars to provide a recess,o a receiver for the articles to be trans orted removably engaged in the recess and 'sposed above the top of the vehicle.

2. An automobile luggagf carrier comprising front and rear uprig ts adapted to be secured to the lower body structure of an automobile and extend upwardly along the uprights adapted to extend substantially para lel with and above the top of the automobile and terminate at the sides and ends adjacent to the sides and ends of the automobile top, side plates carried by the u per ends of said uprights and extending along said frame at t e corners thereof, adjustable connections between the plates and frame permitting of the frame being mounted on automobile bodies of various heights and lengths, and a container for luggage carried by said frame. 3. An automobile luggage carrier comprising front and rear u rights adapted to be secured to the automo ile body structure and extend along the corner posts thereof, a frame carried b the upper ends of said uprights adapte to be spaced above the automo ile top and having sides and ends substantially L-shaped in cross-section and disposed substantially flush with the sides and ends of the automobile top, and a container fitting within said frame and confined against dislodgment by the angular contour o the sides and ends of the frame.

In testimon whereof I aflix m signature.

N LLIE M. GfAG [L. 5.]

front and rear corners of the body so as not 66 to obstruct vision, a frame carried by said 

